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POWERED HAULAGE

Fatal · 220021830100 · 06/19/2002 · Free Dome Coal Inc

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jimmy Root; Donnie Wagers
Operator
Free Dome Coal Inc
Mine
1515455

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING A SHUTTLE TO THE MINER ON 0001-0 SECTION WHEN THE SHUTTLE CANOPY STRUCK A ROOF BOLT. THE POST OF THE S/C BROKE CAUSING THE CANOPY TO COME OFF STRIKING HIS HEAD. THE VICTIM WAS FLOWN TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TN HOSPITAL IN KNOXVILLE, TN AND IS LISTED IN CRITICAL CONDITION. THE VICTIM DIED IN A CARE FACILITY ON MAY 27, 2007.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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